North American sizes
Government Letter paper size
Government Letter measures 203.2 x 266.7 mm (8 x 10.5 in). Historic US government stationery.
203.2 x 266.7millimetres
8 x 10.5inches
2,400 x 3,150pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 203.2 x 266.7 mm |
| Centimetres | 20.32 x 26.67 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 8 x 10.5 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 8 x 10 1/2 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 576 x 756 pt |
| Picas | 48 x 63 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 576 x 756 px | 0.4 MP |
| 96 dpi | 768 x 1,008 px | 0.8 MP |
| 150 dpi | 1,200 x 1,575 px | 1.9 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,600 x 2,100 px | 3.4 MP |
| 300 dpi | 2,400 x 3,150 px | 7.6 MP |
| 600 dpi | 4,800 x 6,300 px | 30.2 MP |
300 dpi is the usual target for printed photos and artwork; 72–96 dpi is screen resolution.
Document size with bleed
| Bleed | Millimetres | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mm bleed (each side) | 209.2 x 272.7 mm | 8.236 x 10.736 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 209.6 x 273.1 mm | 8.25 x 10.75 in |
How many Government Letter fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 1-up | 1-up |
| A3 | 2-up | 2-up |
| SRA3 | 2-up | 2-up |
| Letter | 1-up | 1-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 2-up | 2-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 2-up | 2-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 2-up | 2-up |
| B2 (offset) | 4-up | 4-up |
| B1 (offset) | 9-up | 9-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for Government Letter
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 203.2 x 266.7 mm | 9 x 12 catalog envelope, C4 envelope |
| Folded in half | 133.4 x 203.2 mm | A9 envelope, 6 x 9 booklet envelope, C5 envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 88.9 x 203.2 mm | 1/3 A4, #9 envelope, DL envelope |
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of Government Letter?
Government Letter is 203.2 x 266.7 mm, which is 8 x 10.5 in (8 x 10 1/2 in).
How many pixels is Government Letter at 300 DPI?
2,400 x 3,150 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,200 x 1,575 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.